Childtimes A Three-Generation Memoir [Paperback]

Three generations of African-American women remember their childtimes in this lyrical memoir spanning a century of American history. This book preserves the lives and communities of times past for future generations.

Complete with a family tree, Eloise Greenfield and Lessie Jones Little'sChildtimesbeautifully captures the experiences of grandmother, mother, and daughter as they recall moments from their childhood.

Supports the Common Core State Standards

Eloise Greenfield‘Three [African-American] women—grandmother, mother, daughter—recall significant aspects of their respective childhoods [from the 1800s through the 1950s]. The effect is poignant and moving [as familiar patterns develop]: household chores, school life and socials, encounters with prejudice, love of family, pride of heritage.’ —H.

Notable 1979 Children’s Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1980 Carter G. Woodson Outstanding Merit Book (NCSS)
1979 Children's Book Show (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
Children's Books of 1979 (Library of Congress)